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- Date Released: June 4, 2002
- Genre: Alternative/Punk
- Style: Psych, Indie Rock
- Label: Good Records / The Orchard
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We Say...
If Flaming Lips' Wayne Coyne joined forces with the Mormon Tabernacle Choir, the result would probably bear a close resemblance to the cheerily, cheesily uplifting sound of the Polyphonic Spree. Led by former Tripping Daisy frontman Tim DeLaughter, the 20-to-30-member Dallas group (which performs in concert wearing flowing white robes, enhancing their already cultish vibe) play pop-psychedelic symphonies that feature gorgeously layered choral vocals. Recorded in only three days, The Beginning Stages Of. . . nonetheless sounds as if it were delivered from on high — profoundly sunny and relentlessly anthemic, the tracks are thickly layered with Theremin, flute, timpani, horns, you name it. Choice cuts include the strident "Soldier Girl" and the soaring "It's the Sun" (whose seemingly banal lyrics — "Hey now, it's the sun/ And it makes me shine" — are miraculously transformed into an inspirational mantra). Prepare yourself for a beautiful brainwashing.
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They Say...
Talk about your teenage symphonies to God. The Polyphonic Spree create the most euphoric, uplifting pop music imaginable. A self-described symphonic pop band crediting an astounding 29 members, their guilelessly spiritual lyrics and flowing white robes suggest they're a cult act in both the literal and figurative sense of the term, but the sheer joy of their music is undeniably persuasive, evoking the otherworldly brilliance of everything from Pet Sounds to The Soft Bulletin. Leader Tim DeLaughter, late of the oft-annoying Tripping Daisy, has harnessed something truly pure and enriching this time around -- imagine Up With People entering the studio with Dave Fridmann in the producer's chair, and you're getting close. This is life-affirming music of the highest caliber.
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| 01. |  |
Have A Day/Celebratory |
4:38 |
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| 02. | |
It's The Sun |
5:33 |
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| 03. | |
Days Like This Help Keep Me Warm |
4:05 |
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| 04. | |
La La |
2:10 |
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| 05. | |
Middle of the Day |
2:45 |
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| 06. | |
Hanging Around the Day, Pt. 1 |
2:37 |
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| 07. | |
Hanging Around the Day, Pt. 2 |
2:39 |
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| 08. | |
Soldier Girl |
3:59 |
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| 09. | |
Light & Day / Reach For The Sun |
3:23 |
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| 10. | |
A Long Day |
36:30 |
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10 Total Tracks, 68:19 Total Length
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Credits
- Tim DeLaughter - Guitar // Tim DeLaughter - Vocals // Tim DeLaughter - Dancer // Tim DeLaughter - Mixing // Mark Diamond - Booking // Mark Pirro - Bass // Mark Pirro - Vocals // Michael Turner - Vocals // Bryan Wakeland - Vocals // Bryan Wakeland - Trap Kit // David Eaton - Producer // David Eaton - Engineer // Andy Baker - Engineer // Jeff Bouck - Percussion // Jeff Bouck - Gong // Jeff Bouck - Tabla // Jeff Bouck - Vocals // Jeff Bouck - Tympani [Timpani] // Paul Williams - Mixing Assistant // Paul Williams - Assistant // Jonathan Haft - Legal Advisor // George Geurin - Mastering // Michael Musick - Web Service // Michael A. Turner - Vocals // Dave Willingham - Live Sound // Austin Brown - Vocals // Joe Butcher - Pedal Steel // Joe Butcher - Moog Synthesizer // Joe Butcher - Korg Synthesizer // Joe Butcher - Egg Shaker // Rick Nelson - Violin // Rick Nelson - Cello // Rick Nelson - Viola // Rick Nelson - Bass (Upright) // Allison Smith - Photography // Chris Bell - Engineer // Christopher Penn - Vocals // Heather Davis - Art Direction // Heather Davis - Design // Ryan Fitzgerald - Guitar // Ryan Fitzgerald - Vocals // The Polyphonic Spree - Producer // The Polyphonic Spree - Main Performer // Evan Hisey - Organ // Evan Hisey - Korg Synthesizer // John Vineyard - Vocals // John LaMonica - Vocals // Matt Marrin - Engineer // Matt Marrin - Mixing // Jason Wormer - Engineer // Jason Wormer - Mixing // Eric Corson - Vocals // Audrey Easley - Flute // Audrey Easley - Piccolo // Audrey Easley - Vocals // Toby Halbrook - Theremin // Toby Halbrook - Vocals // Logan Keese - Trumpet // Logan Keese - Flugelhorn // Mark McKeever - Piano // Mark McKeever - Trumpet // Mark McKeever - Keyboards // Mark McKeever - Vocals // Mark McKeever - Moog Synthesizer // Mike Melendi - Percussion // Rick Rasura - Classical Harp // James Reimer - Trombone // Andrew Tinker - French Horn // Andrew Tinker - Vocals // Julie Doyle - Vocals // Julie Doyle - Mixing // Jessie Hester - Piano // Jessie Hester - Vocals // Roy Ivy - Vocals // Jennifer Jobe - Vocals // Jessica Jordan - Vocals // Jennie Kelley - Vocals // Kelly Repka - Vocals // Christy Stewart - Vocals // Jenny Esping - Vocals // Ghian Wright - Engineer // Ghian Wright - Mixing // Todd Berridge - Viola // Todd Berridge - Vocals // Maria Jeffers - Cello // Ariana Morgenstern - Producer // Rolyn Barthelman - Web Design // Jessica Berridge - Vocals // Andy Brohard - Engineer // Andy Brohard - Mixing // Chris Curiel - Trumpet // Billy Doyle - Animal Sounds // Julie Duncanville - Management // Carlos Jackson - Tambourine // Carlos Jackson - Vocals // Carlos Jackson - Bells // Carlos Jackson - Farfisa Organ // Brian Fewell - Cover Photo // Wyatt Parkins - Web Service // Stephen Kirkham - Vocals
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